Overview
The Idaho Transportation Department is rehabilitating 5.3 miles of US-95 in Fruitland and Payette this summer. Work will start just south of Gayway Junction and end north of Payette. Crews will start by replacing several irrigation and utility crossings, with paving operations following.
Work is expected to finish in fall 2026.
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Current Traffic Impacts
This Week in Fruitland
This week crews will pave US-95 from 24th Street to just before Gayway Junction. Crews will not pave through the US-95 and US-30 (16th Street) intersection.
Work will continue on curbs, gutters and approaches between the south end of the Payette River Bridge and 11th Street.
What to expect:
- One lane open in each direction with occasional flagging
- 35 mph speed limit in the work zone
- Shifting traffic patterns
- Delays, allow extra time and consider an alternate route
Next Week in Payette
Shoulder work continues on US-95 near the Y intersection and north of 7th Avenue.
Beginning the week of September 21, crews will begin paving US-95 from 6th Avenue South to 7th Avenue North.
What to expect:
- Reduced to one lane with flaggers and temporary signals directing traffic at NE 10th Ave and 6th Ave
- 35 mph speed limit in work zone
- Delays, allow extra time and consider an alternate route
Construction activity, locations and schedule may be subject to change.
Alternate Route
This project is expected to create congestion and significant delays in the Payette/Fruitland area. Please plan ahead, check 511 and allow for extra time or consider an alternate route.
Please remember:
- Use caution when driving in work zones and be courteous of other motorists
- Watch for flaggers in the roadway
- Slow down
- Don’t block intersections, driveways and entrances to businesses
Project Schedule
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Early spring 2026
Replace utilities
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Late spring/early summer 2026
Begin paving operations
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Fall 2026
Finish construction
Expected Traffic Impacts
- Lane closures on US-95 depending on activity and location
- Single lane closures
- Reduced to one lane with flaggers when necessary
- Daytime and nighttime work
- Delays, consider using an alternate route
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is ITD resurfacing US-95?
ITD has received numerous requests from businesses and the public to address the excess wear and tear on US-95 in the Payette/Fruitland area. This highway is a regional route that stretches from Mexico to Canada. It is a primary north-south route used by the traveling public to access California, Nevada and Oregon, with many businesses using it to transport their goods to market.
Resurfacing US-95 will provide a smoother driving surface and extend the life of the roadway.
Where will US-95 be resurfaced?
ITD will rehabilitate 5.3 miles of US-95 in Fruitland and Payette. The project’s boundaries start just south of Gayway Junction in Fruitland and end just past Railroad Lane north of Payette. Crews will work on the highway in sections, and crews will complete paving on one section before moving on to the next.
When does work start and when does it end?
Work began in early spring 2026. Paving is expected to begin in late spring or early summer 2026. The project is expected to finish in 2026.
How will this project impact traffic?
Traffic impacts will vary based on location and activity, but motorists should expect delays. Where possible, ITD will maintain one lane open in each direction on US-95. At locations that are not wide enough to accommodate this, US-95 will be reduced to one lane with a flagger and alternating traffic.
Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes around the project limits including SH-52 to reach the Black Canyon Road (Exit 13) interchange. Motorists will see additional impacts at the I-84, US-30 interchange (Exit 9). Please visit Idaho.511.gov to see a statewide map of traffic impacts.
Will there be a detour in place?
While motorists can expect delays, there will not be a detour in place. ITD asks motorists to use SH-52 and Exit 13 to access I-84 should motorists need to use an alternate route.
Will ITD be working on the whole area at once?
ITD will work on the highway in sections and avoid impacting the entire project area simultaneously. Construction is expected to begin in Fruitland and proceed north towards Payette. We will keep the public updated on the location, duration and nature of construction impacts through our project website and e-mail update bulletins. Please sign up for email update bulletins by visiting the project website at itd.idaho.gov/project/95payette or by clicking this link.
How can I stay informed about construction?